Who we are?
We are a regional coalition of Civil Society from MENA, whose watching the operations of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in the region to make sure that the development processes are inclusive, participatory, just, and sustainable for all. We engage with civil society, local communities, and right-holders to ensure their interests are reflected in the national development.
The Need for a Sanction System for IFC Clients Violating Performance Standards: Ensuring Accountability Beyond Financial Fraud
Author: Amy Ekdawi Imagine two parallel universes within the world of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs): one where financial integrity reigns supreme, and another where human and environmental well-being often takes
Strengthening the Role of Civil Society: Effective Strategies for Navigating IMF Negotiations
In a world fraught with economic and political challenges, civil society organizations (CSOs) emerge as a driving force in the critical process of negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Reconstruction Priorities in Post-War Lebanon and the Imperative for Accountable, Equitable Recovery — a Primer by Arab Watch Coalition
In the wake of the 2024–2025 Israeli assault on Lebanon, the question of reconstruction has re-emerged as an urgent national priority. Yet this is not reconstruction as the country has